East Jackson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 43-28 to the Vandercook Lake Jayhawks. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jayhawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2019.
Amaree Padgett rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 181 yards and a touchdown.
KJ Olivier was his top target, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Anthony Armstead rushed for 75 yards, and also picked up 58 receiving yards.
East Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Vandercook Lake, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
East Jackson is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Addison on Friday. As for Vandercook Lake, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Leslie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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